A targeted security operation in Athi River, Machakos County, has led to the arrest of four suspects linked to suspected cannabis trafficking following coordinated raids carried out by detectives acting on intelligence reports.
The operation was conducted by officers drawn from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and the Transnational Organised Crime Unit, who moved into identified locations believed to be used for drug storage and distribution.
During the raids, officers searched two mabati structures in the Kisumu Ndogo area and a rented apartment at Ngimo Apartment, where they recovered multiple packages and bales of dry cannabis. The exact quantity of the recovered narcotics was not disclosed.
The suspects arrested in the operation were identified as Marieta Mbula Nzuki, Irene Muthike, Josphat Maina, and Margaret Mbithe.
In a statement, the agency confirmed the arrests and the nature of the case, saying: “Four suspects arrested over Cannabis trafficking in Athi River,” the agency said in a statement.
According to investigators, the operation was based on credible intelligence that pointed to suspected drug activity within specific parts of Athi River, prompting coordinated action by specialised units.
“Acting on credible intelligence, the officers stormed two mabati houses in Kisumu Ndogo and a rented residential house at Ngimo Apartment, where the narcotics were recovered,” the agency stated.
Following the recovery of the drugs, the suspects were taken into custody and later moved to Muthaiga Police Station, where processing ahead of their court appearance is ongoing.
“The suspects were subsequently escorted to Muthaiga Police Station, where they are undergoing processing ahead of their arraignment in court,” the statement said.
Investigators believe the operation may be part of a wider network linked to drug distribution in the area, with further inquiries still underway. However, authorities did not indicate whether more arrests are expected.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said it remains focused on dismantling drug networks and protecting communities from narcotics, especially young people who are often targeted by traffickers.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations remains resolute in its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and protecting our communities, especially the youth, from the scourge of narcotic drugs,” the statement added.
Police say intelligence-led operations will continue as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply chains in urban and peri-urban areas across the country.
Authorities have also urged members of the public to report any suspicious activities through official reporting channels to support ongoing enforcement efforts.
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